1502169991Commissioner Věra Jourová meets representatives of NGOs to discuss the Equal Treatment DirectiveCommissioner Věra Jourová meets representatives of NGOs to discuss the Equal Treatment DirectiveTackling discriminationNews16-02-2015More140729Belgium-Brussels: Support for targeted communication activities to fight discrimination and stereotypes against the Roma population and support for voluntary initiatives promoting mutual learn24Belgium-Brussels: Support for targeted communication activities to fight discrimination and stereotypes against the Roma population and support for voluntary initiatives promoting mutual learnTackling discriminationNews29-07-201474843More140605Report on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by the European Union23Report on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by the European UnionTackling discriminationNews05-06-201474843More(590 kB)14042223 Antidiscrimination projects retained for EU funding – PROGRESS Action grants 20132223 Antidiscrimination projects retained for EU funding – PROGRESS Action grants 2013

''Improving the communication between deaf and hard of hearing persons and the EU institutions''

The Insign project has been demonstrated for first time on 9 April 2014 at an event in the European Parliament. Deaf sign language users and hard of hearing citizens during two live demonstrations contacted different MEPs with the innovative Insign platform

Tackling discriminationNews10-04-2014More140404Speech - Roma Integration: From polemics to small miracles28Speech - Roma Integration: From polemics to small miracles

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 4 April 2014 What is the EU's and Member States' role in the area of Roma integration? By adopting, in April 2011, an EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies (IP/11/400, MEMO/11/216), the European Commission put in place – for the first time –a comprehensive and...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 4 April 2014 Concerted action by the European Commission has put Roma integration firmly on the political agenda across Europe. The first signs of improvement in the lives of Roma are slowly starting to show, says a new report unveiled today on Member States' progress...

04/04/14 - A new report released today on Member States' progress achieved under the EU Framework for national Roma strategies says the first signs of improvement in the lives of Roma are slowly starting to show.

Tackling discriminationNews04-04-201474843More140402 Improving employment chances for people with autism20 Improving employment chances for people with autism

On the occasion of the World Autism Awareness Day, on Wednesday 2 April, the European Commission publishes a report about four projects that were carried out during 2011-2013 to improve the employment situation of people with autism. These projects provide practical ideas about how to better involve people with autism in work. The projects were carried out in Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Poland and Italy.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 March 2014 Local, national and EU politicians and leaders will gather with civil society in Brussels on 4 April to discuss progress on Roma integration across Europe. This will be the first EU Roma Summit since the Commission put in place an EU framework...

Tackling discriminationNews28-03-201479967More140306Conference 'Health in Europe, making it fairer'19Conference 'Health in Europe, making it fairer'Tackling discriminationNews06-03-201474843More140225Belgium-Brussels: Support for voluntary initiatives promoting diversity management at the workplace across the EU18Belgium-Brussels: Support for voluntary initiatives promoting diversity management at the workplace across the EUTackling discriminationNews25-02-201474843More140117Equality: EU rules to tackle discrimination now in place in all 28 EU Member States24Equality: EU rules to tackle discrimination now in place in all 28 EU Member States

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 January 2014 European Union rules to tackle discrimination on grounds of racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age and sexual orientation have now been implemented by all Member States in national law. Now, further efforts are needed to apply them in practice.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 9 December 2013 All 28 European Union Member States today committed to implementing a set of recommendations, proposed by the European Commission, to step up the economic and social integration of Roma communities.

Tackling discriminationNews09-12-201379967More131205European Day for People with Disabilities: Commission announces Access City Award Winner 2014: Gothenburg!16European Day for People with Disabilities: Commission announces Access City Award Winner 2014: Gothenburg!Tackling discriminationNews05-12-201374843More131203European Day for People with Disabilities: Commission announces Access City Award Winner 2014: Gothenburg!9European Day for People with Disabilities: Commission announces Access City Award Winner 2014: Gothenburg!

Commission Press release Brussels, 3 December 2013 European On the occasion of the European Day for people with disabilities (3 December) the European Commission announced that Gothenburg is the winner of the Access City Award 2014.

The EU is funding a platform for EU-level exchange between public and private organisations who have signed up to a national diversity charter. The video shows 12 testimonies of charters representatives.

Tackling discriminationNews04-03-201327819More130219They only see my skin colour11They only see my skin colour

New "Right on" episode on Racism and Xenophobia

Tackling discriminationNews19-02-201374843More130127Eurobarometer 2012 on perceptions of discrimination in the EU7Eurobarometer 2012 on perceptions of discrimination in the EU

The European Commission releases a new Eurobarometer on discrimination in the European Union.

Tackling discriminationNews27-01-201374843More130125Digital Agenda: Commission proposes rules to make government websites accessible for all10Digital Agenda: Commission proposes rules to make government websites accessible for all

Over 100 million EU citizens would find it easier to use online public services to look for a job, register a car, submit a tax declaration and apply for a passport or driving license thanks to new rules proposed today by the European Commission on the International Day of People with Disability.

The prize has been awarded in recognition of Berlin's comprehensive and strategic approach to creating an accessible city for all.

Tackling discriminationNews03-12-201274843More121130European Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December: Europeans strongly back better accessibility for disabled1European Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December: Europeans strongly back better accessibility for disabled

Commission Press release Brussels, 30 November 2012 European Brussels, 30 November 2012 – Europeans strongly believe that disabled people should be able to participate fully in society, according to a new survey by the European Commission released ahead of the European Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December.

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 2 October 2012 Four months after the European Commission's first report on the EU Framework for national Roma integration strategies (see IP/12/499), a network of coordinators responsible for the national Roma integration strategies from the EU's 27 Member States is today meeting in Brussels to discuss...

Tackling discriminationNews02-10-201279967More120723Addendum to the restricted call for proposals - action grants 2012 5Addendum to the restricted call for proposals - action grants 2012 Tackling discriminationNews23-07-201274843More(101 kB)12053199912Winners of the EU Journalist Award 'Together against discrimination'Winners of the EU Journalist Award 'Together against discrimination'Tackling discriminationNews31-05-2012More12052399913European Commission calls on Member States to implement national plans for Roma integrationEuropean Commission calls on Member States to implement national plans for Roma integration

Brussels, 23 May 2012 – The European Commission has called on EU Member States, in a report adopted today, to implement their national strategies to improve the economic and social integration of Europe's 10 to 12 million Roma. Member States developed these plans in response to the Commission's EU Framework for national Roma integration strategies adopted on 5 April 2011 which was endorsed by EU leaders soon afterwards.

1 in 6 Europeans have some sort of disability. This should not be an obstacle to their equal access to jobs, public services or new technology. The Roma are the largest ethnic minority in Europe. As equal EU citizens, they enjoy the same rights as everyone else in Europe, and should be allowed to enjoy them without facing discrimination or exclusion.

Tackling discriminationNews24-01-201274843More111213European Commission seeks public input on measures to break down barriers to disabled people3European Commission seeks public input on measures to break down barriers to disabled people

- Press release European Commission Brussels, 13 December 2011 – Today, the European Commission launched a public consultation on its future plans for breaking down barriers to Europeans with disabilities. The consultation will help the Commission to prepare its proposals for a European Accessibility Act, planned for autumn 2012.

Tackling discriminationNews13-12-201179967More111206High-Level Meeting on Disability: Presidents of Commission, Parliament and European Council join forces with the European Disability Forum2High-Level Meeting on Disability: Presidents of Commission, Parliament and European Council join forces with the European Disability Forum

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 06 December 2011 - Leaders of the European Union institutions today came together for the first time with the European Disability Forum to discuss issues facing the estimated 80 million Europeans with disabilities.

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 1 December 2011 – The Austrian city Salzburg today won the Access City award 2012, the European prize for making cities more accessible to people with disabilities. The annual honour aims to award efforts to improve accessibility in the urban environment and to foster...

Brussels, 17 November 2011 Who are the Roma? There are around 10-12 million Roma people in Europe. They have been part of Europe for centuries and are integral to its society and economy, but frequently face prejudice, intolerance, discrimination and exclusion.

The winter edition of the Stop Discrimination Newsletter focuses on the Fifth Equality Summit of 14-15 November 2011 in Poznan, Poland which dealt with how equality policy is being implemented at regional and local level across the European Union. Lina Papamichalopoulou, head of the team working on non-discrimination policies at the European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice, gives an interview about her role, the theme of the Summit and what she thinks are the main challenges for the coming years in the field of equality and anti-discrimination

This publication provides guidance on the key elements of the EU Framework for national Roma integration strategies adopted on 5 April 2011 by the European Commission. It also highlights existing good practices and tools that can provide support and help orientate policymaking. It is designed to be used by national and local decision makers. It will be available in all EU languages

The European Commission launched the 2011 competition of the EU Journalist Award – Together against discrimination! The award – the only competition for print and online journalists focused on discrimination and diversity issues in the EU – recognises journalists who contribute to a better public understanding of diversity and discrimination issues in the EU. The EU-wide winner and the two runners up will receive vouchers with a value of €5,000, €3,500 and €2,500, respectively. Registration deadline: 10 November 2011 at 12.00 (midday-CET).

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 24 June 2011 – The European Commission's EU framework for national Roma integration strategies (IP11/400, MEMO/11/216) was endorsed at the highest political level. European leaders meeting in Brussels today backed a plan to end the centuries-old exclusion of the continent's Roma minority.

Tackling discriminationNews24-06-201179967More110408Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship The EU Framework for national Roma Integration Strategies: Moving fro...6Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship The EU Framework for national Roma Integration Strategies: Moving fro...

Dear Ms Izsák, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you at this 5th meeting of the European Platform for Roma Inclusion. The European Platform for Roma Inclusion provides a unique forum for debate and cooperation between all stakeholders: from national governments, EU institutions and international organisations...

Tackling discriminationNews08-04-201179967More110406Employment Equality: European Commission refers Italy to the EU's Court of Justice7Employment Equality: European Commission refers Italy to the EU's Court of Justice

IP/10/408 Brussels, 6 April 2011 The Commission has referred Italy to the EU's Court of Justice concerning the transposition of Directive 2000/78/EC, which prohibits discrimination in employment on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age and sexual orientation.

Tackling discriminationNews06-04-201179967More110405European Commission calls on Member States to set national strategies for Roma integration8European Commission calls on Member States to set national strategies for Roma integration

Strasbourg, 5 April 2011 Europe's 10-12 million Roma continue to face discrimination, exclusion and the denial of their rights, while governments lose out on increased revenue and productivity because potential talent could go wasted.

Tackling discriminationNews05-04-201179967More110314Equality: Commission drops three cases against Poland following new anti-discrimination law9Equality: Commission drops three cases against Poland following new anti-discrimination law

Brussels, 14 March 2011 The European Commission has closed three separate infringement procedures against Poland covering different aspects of EU equality legislation. The Commission successfully concluded the cases after Poland adopted a new anti-discrimination law.

Brussels, 4 March 2011 Women in the European Union earn on average 17.5% less than men during their lifetimes. This stark figure will be highlighted tomorrow during the first EU-wide Equal Pay Day. This day – 5 March – marks the extra number of days in 2011 that women must...

Tackling discriminationNews04-03-201179967More110301Sex Discrimination in Insurance Contracts: Statement by European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, on the European Court of Justice's ruling in th...11Sex Discrimination in Insurance Contracts: Statement by European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, on the European Court of Justice's ruling in th...

Brussels, 1 March 2011 The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its ruling in the Test-Achats case (C-236/09) concerning sex discrimination in insurance premiums. Commenting on the judgement, EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding (who is in charge of gender equality at the European Commission) said: "Today is...

Brussels, 24 November 2010 The European Commission has welcomed notification by Greece and Italy of measures to comply with EU rules on pensionable ages. In its rulings of 26 March 2009 and 13 November 2008, the EU’s Court of Justice found that different pensionable ages in Greece (case C-559/07) and...

Tackling discriminationNews24-11-201079967More101115Creating a barrier-free Europe: European Commission seeks better access for 80 million people with disabilities4Creating a barrier-free Europe: European Commission seeks better access for 80 million people with disabilities

Brussels, 15 November 2010 Most people take it for granted that they can hop on a bus to go shopping, surf the Internet or enjoy a television series. But for the 80 million Europeans with a disability, there may be major obstacles that put these activities out of reach.

Brussels, 15 November 2010 Why does the EU need a new strategy on disability? Around 80 million Europeans have a disability, representing one out of six people in the EU. They have the right to participate fully and equally in all aspects of life, both in the economy and society...

Tackling discriminationNews15-11-201027819More101028Equality: European Commission closes infringement case against the United Kingdom on gender rules14Equality: European Commission closes infringement case against the United Kingdom on gender rules

Brussels, 28 October 2010 The European Commission today has closed legal proceedings against the United Kingdom for non-transposition of EU rules prohibiting gender discrimination in access to and supply of goods and services (Directive 2004/113/EC). The case was successfully concluded after the United Kingdom transposed the Directive as regards Gibraltar.

Tackling discriminationNews28-10-201079967More101028Equality: European Commission closes cases against Germany on anti-discrimination rules13Equality: European Commission closes cases against Germany on anti-discrimination rules

Brussels, 28 October 2010 The European Commission has today closed legal proceedings against Germany for incorrectly implementing two parts of EU anti-discrimination legislation. The EU rules concern discrimination in employment on grounds of religion, belief, disability, age and sexual orientation (Directive 2000/78/EC) and in employment in almost all other areas...

Brussels, 28 October 2010 The European Commission has today sent a formal request to the Czech Republic to implement fully EU rules against gender discrimination in employment (Directive 2002/73/EC). The request, in the form of a reasoned opinion under EU infringement procedures, comes after the Czech Republic failed to adequately...

Tackling discriminationNews28-10-201079967More100930Equality: European Commission closes cases against Sweden and Latvia on employment16Equality: European Commission closes cases against Sweden and Latvia on employment

Brussels, 30 September 2010 The European Commission has today closed legal proceedings against Sweden and Latvia for incorrectly implementing EU rules on equal treatment in employment on the basis of religion, belief, disability, age and sexual orientation (Directive 2000/78/EC).

Tackling discriminationNews30-09-201079967More100914Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Statement on the latest developments on the Roma situation Brussels, 1...17Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Statement on the latest developments on the Roma situation Brussels, 1...

"Over the past weeks, the European Commission has been following very closely the developments in France regarding the Roma. I personally have been appalled by a situation which gave the impression that people are being removed from a Member State of the European Union just because they belong to a...

Brussels, 20th May 2010 The European Parliament has given its green light to a proposal from the European Commission which makes it possible to use European regional funding to improve housing for marginalised communities.

Tackling discriminationNews20-05-201079967More100518EU seeks rapid ratification of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities6EU seeks rapid ratification of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Brussels, 18 May 2010 European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding will urge EU Member States to swiftly ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during a May 19 Ministers’ meeting in Zaragoza, Spain.

Tackling discriminationNews18-05-201027819More100518Disability Rights: EU and the Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities7Disability Rights: EU and the Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Brussels, 18 May 2010 On 19 May 2010 the Spanish EU Presidency will host an informal meeting of Ministers responsible for disability policies in Zaragoza, Spain. Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, will urge those EU Member States that have not done so yet to...

Tackling discriminationNews18-05-201027819More100407Communication on Roma in Europe and Progress Report on Roma inclusion 2008-201020Communication on Roma in Europe and Progress Report on Roma inclusion 2008-2010

Brussels, 7 April 2010 What is the new Communication about? This is the first time the European Commission has adopted a policy Communication dedicated specifically to Roma. The document defines the main challenges ahead and develops an ambitious programme to help make policies for Roma inclusion more effective.

Brussels, 7 April 2010 Roma communities, the European Union’s largest ethnic minority, continue to face persistent discrimination and segregation. The European Commission urged Member States in a report today to use EU funds for the social and economic integration of Roma.

Tackling discriminationNews07-04-201079967More100318Employment equality rules: European Commission sends final warning to Portugal and closes case against Lithuania21Employment equality rules: European Commission sends final warning to Portugal and closes case against Lithuania

Brussels, 18 March 2010 The European Commission today stepped up legal action against Portugal for incorrectly implementing EU rules prohibiting discrimination based on religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in employment and occupation (Directive 2000/78/EC, see also MEMO/08/69).

Tackling discriminationNews18-03-201079967MoreTackling discrimination - News - RSSenhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/index_en.htm
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CWCM/150216/9991Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100en_UKBelgium-Brussels: Support for targeted communication activities to fight discrimination and stereotypes against the Roma population and support for voluntary initiatives promoting mutual learnhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/contracts/2014_250468_en.htm
CWCM/140729/24Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0200en_UKReport on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by the European Unionhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/discrimination/files/swd_2014_182_en.pdf
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See "Results and follow-up" CWCM/140422/22Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200en_UKINSIGN Pilot Projecthttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/140410_en.htm
''Improving the communication between deaf and hard of hearing persons and the EU institutions'' The Insign project has been demonstrated for first time on 9 April 2014 at an event in the European Parliament. Deaf sign language users and hard of hearing citizens during two live demonstrations contacted different MEPs with the innovative Insign platformCWCM/140410/9992Thu, 10 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200en_UKSpeech - Roma Integration: From polemics to small miracleshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-14-291_en.htm
European Commission [Check Against Delivery] Viviane Reding Vice-President Reding, EU Commissioner for Justice Speech - EU Roma Summit – Press Conference Brussels, 4 April 2014 I remember very well: 8 April 2010, in Córdoba, Spain. A Ministerial meeting on Roma – without Ministers.CWCM/140404/28Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200en_UKRoma Integration – 2014 Commission Assessment: Questions and Answershttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-249_en.htm
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 4 April 2014 What is the EU's and Member States' role in the area of Roma integration? By adopting, in April 2011, an EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies (IP/11/400, MEMO/11/216), the European Commission put in place – for the first time –a comprehensive and...CWCM/140404/27Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200en_UKRoma integration: EU Framework triggers first resultshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-371_en.htm
European Commission Press release Brussels, 4 April 2014 Concerted action by the European Commission has put Roma integration firmly on the political agenda across Europe. The first signs of improvement in the lives of Roma are slowly starting to show, says a new report unveiled today on Member States' progress...CWCM/140404/26Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200en_UKRoma integration: EU framework triggers first resultshttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/140404_en.htm
04/04/14 - A new report released today on Member States' progress achieved under the EU Framework for national Roma strategies says the first signs of improvement in the lives of Roma are slowly starting to show.CWCM/140404/21Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200en_UK Improving employment chances for people with autismhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/discrimination/files/report_pilot_projects_empl_autism_2014_en.pdf
On the occasion of the World Autism Awareness Day, on Wednesday 2 April, the European Commission publishes a report about four projects that were carried out during 2011-2013 to improve the employment situation of people with autism. These projects provide practical ideas about how to better involve people with autism in work. The projects were carried out in Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Poland and Italy.
MEMO of 02.04.14 CWCM/140402/20Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200en_UKRoma integration: EU Roma Summit to evaluate progresshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-317_en.htm
European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 March 2014 Local, national and EU politicians and leaders will gather with civil society in Brussels on 4 April to discuss progress on Roma integration across Europe. This will be the first EU Roma Summit since the Commission put in place an EU framework...CWCM/140328/25Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100en_UKConference 'Health in Europe, making it fairer'http://ec.europa.eu/health/social_determinants/events/ev_20140318_en.htm
CWCM/140306/19Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100en_UKBelgium-Brussels: Support for voluntary initiatives promoting diversity management at the workplace across the EUhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/contracts/2014_063712_en.htm
CWCM/140225/18Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEquality: EU rules to tackle discrimination now in place in all 28 EU Member Stateshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-27_en.htm
European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 January 2014 European Union rules to tackle discrimination on grounds of racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age and sexual orientation have now been implemented by all Member States in national law. Now, further efforts are needed to apply them in practice.CWCM/140117/24Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEquality: EU rules to tackle discrimination now in place in all 28 EU Member Stateshttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/140117_en.htm
CWCM/140117/9994Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0100en_UKFirst ever EU legal instrument for Roma inclusion adoptedhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-1226_en.htm
CWCM/131217/17Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100en_UKFirst ever EU legal instrument for Roma inclusion adoptedhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-1226_en.htm
European Commission Press release Brussels, 9 December 2013 All 28 European Union Member States today committed to implementing a set of recommendations, proposed by the European Commission, to step up the economic and social integration of Roma communities.CWCM/131209/23Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEuropean Day for People with Disabilities: Commission announces Access City Award Winner 2014: Gothenburg!http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-1192_en.htm
CWCM/131205/16Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEuropean Day for People with Disabilities: Commission announces Access City Award Winner 2014: Gothenburg!http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-1192_en.htm
Commission Press release Brussels, 3 December 2013 European On the occasion of the European Day for people with disabilities (3 December) the European Commission announced that Gothenburg is the winner of the Access City Award 2014.CWCM/131203/9Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEuropean Diversity Chartershttp://ec.europa.eu/avservices/video/player.cfm?ref=I082260&sitelang=en
The EU is funding a platform for EU-level exchange between public and private organisations who have signed up to a national diversity charter. The video shows 12 testimonies of charters representatives.CWCM/131014/14Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0200en_UKPetitions about the situation of Romahttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/131007_en.htm
CWCM/131007/9995Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0200en_UKCommission proposes recommendations for faster socio-economic integration of Romahttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/130626_en.htm
CWCM/130626/9996Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200en_UKSelection procedure for a temporary agent within Directorate-General JUSTICE, Unit D.4: "Non-discrimination and Roma policy coordination"http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/130621_en.htm
CWCM/130621/9997Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200en_UKB-Brussels: Knowledge-based analysis and policy advice in the antidiscrimination fieldhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/contracts/2013_200649_en.htm
CWCM/130620/13Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200en_UKRestricted Call for proposals – PROGRESS – Antidiscrimination - Action grants 2013http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/grants/just_2013_prog_ag_ad_en.htm
Please note that the deadline for this call for proposals is 10/09/2013 12:00 (noon) CET. CWCM/130611/12Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200en_UKInternational Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia - 17 May 2013http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/130514_en.htm
The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) takes place every year to draw attention to the discrimination that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people can face. CWCM/130517/9998Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200en_UKLa Ministre Marie-Arlette Carlotti et la Vice-présidente Viviane Reding veulent renforcer les droits des personnes handicapées en Europehttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-164_en.htm
Commission européenne MEMO Bruxelles, 4 mars 2013 Marie-Arlette Carlotti, ministre française déléguée aux personnes handicapées et à la lutte contre l’exclusion et Viviane Reding, vice-présidente de la Commission européenne en charge de la justice, des droits fondamentaux et de la citoyenneté, se sont rencontrées à Bruxelles le lundi 4 mars 2013.CWCM/130304/8Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100en_UKThey only see my skin colourhttp://www.euronews.com/2013/02/18/they-only-see-my-skin-colour
New "Right on" episode on Racism and XenophobiaCWCM/130219/11Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEurobarometer 2012 on perceptions of discrimination in the EUhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/121122_en.htm
The European Commission releases a new Eurobarometer on discrimination in the European Union.CWCM/130127/7Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100en_UKDigital Agenda: Commission proposes rules to make government websites accessible for allhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-12-1305_en.htm
Over 100 million EU citizens would find it easier to use online public services to look for a job, register a car, submit a tax declaration and apply for a passport or driving license thanks to new rules proposed today by the European Commission on the International Day of People with Disability.CWCM/130125/10Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100en_UKConclusions of the Equality Summit 2012: Promoting Equality for Growthhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/121218.htm
CWCM/121218/9999Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100en_UKBerlin wins 2013 Access City Awardhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-12-1309_en.htm?locale=en
The prize has been awarded in recognition of Berlin's comprehensive and strategic approach to creating an accessible city for all.CWCM/121203/9Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEuropean Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December: Europeans strongly back better accessibility for disabledhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-12-1296_en.htm
Commission Press release Brussels, 30 November 2012 European Brussels, 30 November 2012 – Europeans strongly believe that disabled people should be able to participate fully in society, according to a new survey by the European Commission released ahead of the European Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December.CWCM/121130/1Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100en_UKMaking Europe accessiblehttp://www.euronews.com/2012/11/26/making-europe-accessible
Euronews right on episode on efforts to make European cities more accessible.CWCM/121129/6Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEurobarometer 2012 on perceptions of discrimination in the EUhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/121122_en.htm
The European Commission releases today a new Eurobarometer on discrimination in the European Union. CWCM/121122/99910Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100en_UK'Access Cities Award competition advances towards the December final'http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/121108_en.htm
CWCM/121115/99911Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100en_UKRoma integration: national representatives discuss progress and pool ideashttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-12-730_en.htm
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 2 October 2012 Four months after the European Commission's first report on the EU Framework for national Roma integration strategies (see IP/12/499), a network of coordinators responsible for the national Roma integration strategies from the EU's 27 Member States is today meeting in Brussels to discuss...CWCM/121002/2Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200en_UKAddendum to the restricted call for proposals - action grants 2012 http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/files/addendum-extension_of_deadline_en.pdf
CWCM/120723/5Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200en_UKWinners of the EU Journalist Award 'Together against discrimination'http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/120531_en.htm
CWCM/120531/99912Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEuropean Commission calls on Member States to implement national plans for Roma integrationhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/discrimination/news/120523_en.htm
Brussels, 23 May 2012 – The European Commission has called on EU Member States, in a report adopted today, to implement their national strategies to improve the economic and social integration of Europe's 10 to 12 million Roma. Member States developed these plans in response to the Commission's EU Framework for national Roma integration strategies adopted on 5 April 2011 which was endorsed by EU leaders soon afterwards. CWCM/120523/99913Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200en_UKNational strategies for Roma inclusionhttp://ec.europa.eujavascript:void(0)
CWCM/120130/4Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100en_UKPromoting equal treatment for all. Play videohttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/discrimination/promo_discrimination_en.htm
1 in 6 Europeans have some sort of disability. This should not be an obstacle to their equal access to jobs, public services or new technology. The Roma are the largest ethnic minority in Europe. As equal EU citizens, they enjoy the same rights as everyone else in Europe, and should be allowed to enjoy them without facing discrimination or exclusion.CWCM/120124/3Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEuropean Commission seeks public input on measures to break down barriers to disabled peoplehttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-11-1533_en.htm
- Press release European Commission Brussels, 13 December 2011 – Today, the European Commission launched a public consultation on its future plans for breaking down barriers to Europeans with disabilities. The consultation will help the Commission to prepare its proposals for a European Accessibility Act, planned for autumn 2012.CWCM/111213/3Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100en_UKHigh-Level Meeting on Disability: Presidents of Commission, Parliament and European Council join forces with the European Disability Forumhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-11-1507_en.htm
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 06 December 2011 - Leaders of the European Union institutions today came together for the first time with the European Disability Forum to discuss issues facing the estimated 80 million Europeans with disabilities.CWCM/111206/2Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100en_UKSalzburg wins EU award for disabled-friendly citieshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-11-1492_en.htm
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 1 December 2011 – The Austrian city Salzburg today won the Access City award 2012, the European prize for making cities more accessible to people with disabilities. The annual honour aims to award efforts to improve accessibility in the urban environment and to foster...CWCM/111201/3Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEU Platform for Roma Inclusion: Frequently asked questionshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-11-795_en.htm
Brussels, 17 November 2011 Who are the Roma? There are around 10-12 million Roma people in Europe. They have been part of Europe for centuries and are integral to its society and economy, but frequently face prejudice, intolerance, discrimination and exclusion.CWCM/111117/4Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100en_UKStop discrimination newsletter - winter 2011 editionhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/discrimination/files/stop_discrimination_newsletter_112011_en.pdf
The winter edition of the Stop Discrimination Newsletter focuses on the Fifth Equality Summit of 14-15 November 2011 in Poznan, Poland which dealt with how equality policy is being implemented at regional and local level across the European Union. Lina Papamichalopoulou, head of the team working on non-discrimination policies at the European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice, gives an interview about her role, the theme of the Summit and what she thinks are the main challenges for the coming years in the field of equality and anti-discriminationCWCM/111116/2Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100en_UKWorking together for Roma inclusion - The EU framework explainedhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/discrimination/files/working_together_for_roma_inclusion_en.pdf
This publication provides guidance on the key elements of the EU Framework for national Roma integration strategies adopted on 5 April 2011 by the European Commission. It also highlights existing good practices and tools that can provide support and help orientate policymaking. It is designed to be used by national and local decision makers. It will be available in all EU languagesCWCM/111108/1Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEuropean Commission invites nominations for anti-discrimination journalist award http://journalistaward.stop-discrimination.info/
The European Commission launched the 2011 competition of the EU Journalist Award – Together against discrimination! The award – the only competition for print and online journalists focused on discrimination and diversity issues in the EU – recognises journalists who contribute to a better public understanding of diversity and discrimination issues in the EU. The EU-wide winner and the two runners up will receive vouchers with a value of €5,000, €3,500 and €2,500, respectively. Registration deadline: 10 November 2011 at 12.00 (midday-CET).CWCM/110624/1Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEU leaders endorse Commission's plan for Roma integrationhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-11-789_en.htm
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 24 June 2011 – The European Commission's EU framework for national Roma integration strategies (IP11/400, MEMO/11/216) was endorsed at the highest political level. European leaders meeting in Brussels today backed a plan to end the centuries-old exclusion of the continent's Roma minority.CWCM/110624/5Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200en_UKViviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship The EU Framework for national Roma Integration Strategies: Moving fro...http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-11-245_en.htm
Dear Ms Izsák, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you at this 5th meeting of the European Platform for Roma Inclusion. The European Platform for Roma Inclusion provides a unique forum for debate and cooperation between all stakeholders: from national governments, EU institutions and international organisations...CWCM/110408/6Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEmployment Equality: European Commission refers Italy to the EU's Court of Justicehttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-11-408_en.htm
IP/10/408 Brussels, 6 April 2011 The Commission has referred Italy to the EU's Court of Justice concerning the transposition of Directive 2000/78/EC, which prohibits discrimination in employment on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age and sexual orientation.CWCM/110406/7Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEuropean Commission calls on Member States to set national strategies for Roma integrationhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-11-400_en.htm
Strasbourg, 5 April 2011 Europe's 10-12 million Roma continue to face discrimination, exclusion and the denial of their rights, while governments lose out on increased revenue and productivity because potential talent could go wasted.CWCM/110405/8Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEquality: Commission drops three cases against Poland following new anti-discrimination lawhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-11-311_en.htm
Brussels, 14 March 2011 The European Commission has closed three separate infringement procedures against Poland covering different aspects of EU equality legislation. The Commission successfully concluded the cases after Poland adopted a new anti-discrimination law.CWCM/110314/9Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100en_UKFirst European Equal Pay Day highlights EU earnings gaphttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-11-255_en.htm
Brussels, 4 March 2011 Women in the European Union earn on average 17.5% less than men during their lifetimes. This stark figure will be highlighted tomorrow during the first EU-wide Equal Pay Day. This day – 5 March – marks the extra number of days in 2011 that women must...CWCM/110304/10Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100en_UKSex Discrimination in Insurance Contracts: Statement by European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, on the European Court of Justice's ruling in th...http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-11-123_en.htm
Brussels, 1 March 2011 The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its ruling in the Test-Achats case (C-236/09) concerning sex discrimination in insurance premiums. Commenting on the judgement, EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding (who is in charge of gender equality at the European Commission) said: "Today is...CWCM/110301/11Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEquality: Commission welcomes end of discriminatory pension ages in Greece and Italy; closes infringement caseshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-1553_en.htm
Brussels, 24 November 2010 The European Commission has welcomed notification by Greece and Italy of measures to comply with EU rules on pensionable ages. In its rulings of 26 March 2009 and 13 November 2008, the EU’s Court of Justice found that different pensionable ages in Greece (case C-559/07) and...CWCM/101124/12Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100en_UKCreating a barrier-free Europe: European Commission seeks better access for 80 million people with disabilitieshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-1505_en.htm
Brussels, 15 November 2010 Most people take it for granted that they can hop on a bus to go shopping, surf the Internet or enjoy a television series. But for the 80 million Europeans with a disability, there may be major obstacles that put these activities out of reach.CWCM/101115/4Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEuropean Disability Strategy 2010-2020 – frequently asked questionshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-10-578_en.htm
Brussels, 15 November 2010 Why does the EU need a new strategy on disability? Around 80 million Europeans have a disability, representing one out of six people in the EU. They have the right to participate fully and equally in all aspects of life, both in the economy and society...CWCM/101115/5Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100en_UKEquality: European Commission closes infringement case against the United Kingdom on gender ruleshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-1428_en.htm
Brussels, 28 October 2010 The European Commission today has closed legal proceedings against the United Kingdom for non-transposition of EU rules prohibiting gender discrimination in access to and supply of goods and services (Directive 2004/113/EC). The case was successfully concluded after the United Kingdom transposed the Directive as regards Gibraltar.CWCM/101028/14Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEquality: European Commission closes cases against Germany on anti-discrimination ruleshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-1429_en.htm
Brussels, 28 October 2010 The European Commission has today closed legal proceedings against Germany for incorrectly implementing two parts of EU anti-discrimination legislation. The EU rules concern discrimination in employment on grounds of religion, belief, disability, age and sexual orientation (Directive 2000/78/EC) and in employment in almost all other areas...CWCM/101028/13Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEquality: Commission requests Czech Republic to comply with EU gender equality ruleshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-1427_en.htm
Brussels, 28 October 2010 The European Commission has today sent a formal request to the Czech Republic to implement fully EU rules against gender discrimination in employment (Directive 2002/73/EC). The request, in the form of a reasoned opinion under EU infringement procedures, comes after the Czech Republic failed to adequately...CWCM/101028/15Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEquality: European Commission closes cases against Sweden and Latvia on employmenthttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-1235_en.htm
Brussels, 30 September 2010 The European Commission has today closed legal proceedings against Sweden and Latvia for incorrectly implementing EU rules on equal treatment in employment on the basis of religion, belief, disability, age and sexual orientation (Directive 2000/78/EC).CWCM/100930/16Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKViviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Statement on the latest developments on the Roma situation Brussels, 1...http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-10-428_en.htm
"Over the past weeks, the European Commission has been following very closely the developments in France regarding the Roma. I personally have been appalled by a situation which gave the impression that people are being removed from a Member State of the European Union just because they belong to a...CWCM/100914/17Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEU adopts new measures to improve housing conditions of Roma communitieshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-589_en.htm
Brussels, 20th May 2010 The European Parliament has given its green light to a proposal from the European Commission which makes it possible to use European regional funding to improve housing for marginalised communities.CWCM/100520/18Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEU seeks rapid ratification of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilitieshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-575_en.htm
Brussels, 18 May 2010 European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding will urge EU Member States to swiftly ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during a May 19 Ministers’ meeting in Zaragoza, Spain.CWCM/100518/6Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKDisability Rights: EU and the Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilitieshttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-10-198_en.htm
Brussels, 18 May 2010 On 19 May 2010 the Spanish EU Presidency will host an informal meeting of Ministers responsible for disability policies in Zaragoza, Spain. Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, will urge those EU Member States that have not done so yet to...CWCM/100518/7Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKCommunication on Roma in Europe and Progress Report on Roma inclusion 2008-2010http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-10-121_en.htm
Brussels, 7 April 2010 What is the new Communication about? This is the first time the European Commission has adopted a policy Communication dedicated specifically to Roma. The document defines the main challenges ahead and develops an ambitious programme to help make policies for Roma inclusion more effective.CWCM/100407/20Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEuropean Commission urges Roma social inclusionhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-407_en.htm
Brussels, 7 April 2010 Roma communities, the European Union’s largest ethnic minority, continue to face persistent discrimination and segregation. The European Commission urged Member States in a report today to use EU funds for the social and economic integration of Roma.CWCM/100407/19Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200en_UKEmployment equality rules: European Commission sends final warning to Portugal and closes case against Lithuaniahttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-10-318_en.htm
Brussels, 18 March 2010 The European Commission today stepped up legal action against Portugal for incorrectly implementing EU rules prohibiting discrimination based on religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in employment and occupation (Directive 2000/78/EC, see also MEMO/08/69).CWCM/100318/21Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100